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BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White vs Epson Lifestudio Grand Plus EH-LS970W - Diamond White

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  • 43specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 14identical
  • 65known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson Lifestudio Grand Plus EH-LS970W - Diamond White has 500 ANSI lumens more projector brightness than the BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White (4000 ANSI lumens vs 3500 ANSI lumens). The BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White has 18,000 :1 more contrast ratio (typical) than the Epson Lifestudio Grand Plus EH-LS970W - Diamond White (20000:1 vs 2000:1). The BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White has 10,000 h more service life of light source (economic mode) than the Epson Lifestudio Grand Plus EH-LS970W - Diamond White (30000 h vs 20000 h). Only the Epson Lifestudio Grand Plus EH-LS970W - Diamond White has full HD. Only the BenQ LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White has 3D.

  • Projector brightness
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3500 ANSI lumens
    • Lifestudio Grand Plus EH-LS970W - Diamond White:4000 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:DLP
    • Lifestudio Grand Plus EH-LS970W - Diamond White:3LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:WXGA (1280x800)
    • Lifestudio Grand Plus EH-LS970W - Diamond White:UHD 4K (3840x2160)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:20000:1
    • Lifestudio Grand Plus EH-LS970W - Diamond White:2000:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:16:10
    • Lifestudio Grand Plus EH-LS970W - Diamond White:16:9
  • Vertical scan range
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:23 - 120 Hz
    • Lifestudio Grand Plus EH-LS970W - Diamond White:384 - 480 Hz
  • Light source type
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:LED
    • Lifestudio Grand Plus EH-LS970W - Diamond White:Laser
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • LW555C Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:30000 h
    • Lifestudio Grand Plus EH-LS970W - Diamond White:20000 h

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Comparison of LW555C, EH-LS970W
108 specifications
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3500 ANSI lumens4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLP3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)UHD 4K (3840x2160)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs20000:12000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:1016:9
Smart projectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Screen size compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2032 - 3810 mm (80 - 150")
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.64 - 6.28 m
Projection distance (wide)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 - 0.5 m
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5000000:1
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 ANSI lumens
Vertical scan rangeDiffers23 - 120 Hz384 - 480 Hz
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one15 - 130 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour gamutKnown for one92%Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one-40 - 40°Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one-40 - 40°Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Light source typeDiffersLEDLaser
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs30000 h20000 h
Lens system1 differ
FocusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.3 mm
F-number (relative aperture)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Throw ratioDiffers1.55-1.70.16 - 0.40:1
Zoom ratioKnown for one1.1:1Unknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one100%Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Full HDDiffersNoYes
3DDiffersYesNo
Colour modes (2D)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCinema, Dynamic, Natural, Vivid
Video colour modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCinema, Dynamic, Natural, Vivid
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI ports quantityDiffers13
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4aUnknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeKnown for oneRS-232Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.2
Features3 differ
InteractiveKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Noise levelDiffers31 dB29 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs28 dB18 dB
Country of originDiffersChinaPhilippines
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10), Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGoogle TV
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Preset modesKnown for one3D, Bright, Presentation, Spreadsheet, sRGBUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in wooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers12
RMS rated powerDiffers15 W20 W
Design2 differ
Market positioningDiffersBusinessHome cinema
PlacementDiffersCeiling, DesktopCeiling, Floor
Product typeKnown for oneStandard throw projectorUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one200 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto power offKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cord lengthKnown for one1.8 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg12.4 kg
WidthDiffers303.5 mm695 mm
DepthDiffers224.6 mm341 mm
HeightDiffers112.4 mm156 mm
Package widthDiffers170 mm460 mm
Package depthDiffers410 mm790 mm
Package heightDiffers340 mm300 mm
Package weightDiffers4.5 kg17.2 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Mobile app supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Other featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4K enhancement, AIPQ (Artificial Intelligence Picture Quality), AISR (Artificial Intelligence Super Resolution), Arc Correction, Auto Power On, Auto source search, Built-in speaker, CEC compatible, Chromecast, De-contour, Digital zoom, Dynamic Colour Booster, Frame interpolation, Game mode, Google T
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source268 Watt (Normal On-Mode), 106 Watt (Eco On-Mode), 347 Watt (Normal Peak-mode), 178 Watt (Eco Peak-Mode), 0.5 Watt (Energy saving standby)
SpeakerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20W (2.1 ch: 2 × satellite + 1 × woofer)
Logistics dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSound by Bose
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB 2.0-A (2x), USB 2.0 Type B (Service Only), HDMI (HDCP 2.3) (2x), HDMI (ARC/eARC), Optical Digital Audio Out (S/PDIF), Headphone Output, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth® 5.2, Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Security featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington lock
Option typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAir filter, Ceiling mount, Safety wire set, Setting plate
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMain unit, Power cable, Quick Start Guide, Remote control incl. batteries, User guide, Warranty Documents
Control panelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.62 inch with C2 Fine
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for onePowerUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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